Police said he hit an embankment, utility pole and the vehicle flipped onto its roof.

Police determined that weather conditions and also vehicle speed contributed to the crash.

Mapes was not injured.

The second crash happened along Route 985 (Somerset Pike) in Lincoln Township.

According to police, Alicia Lohr of Boswell was driving north in a sport utility vehicle when she lost control of the vehicle while rounding a curve. The vehicle rolled onto the driver's side and slid across the roadways, striking a plowed embankment before rolling back onto its wheels.

Lohr was not injured.

The accident happened at 10:30 a.m.

According to Kelemen, the melting snow also creates problems for area motorists.

"Motorists should use caution, watch ponding areas. Water on the roadway may be deeper than it looks," he said. "When another vehicle goes by, you may not be able to see for awhile because of the road spray. Give yourself extra time."

(Leona Kozuch may be contacted at leonak@dailyamerican.com and Vicki Rock may be contacted at vickir@dailyamerican.com.)